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F1 will see a complete change in engine regulations in 2014, and we're having a closer look at what that means exactly
I suppose it would look similar to the curent engine from the rear (and without the turbo).ringo wrote:That's not the engine, looks like the ordinary engine we've had for some time now.
ScarbsF1 wrote:How the RB9 might look with the new @RenaultSportF1 2014 engine fitted (obviously not the '14 aero rules)
On page 4 and 5 of this PDF file, you can read that the fuel quantity per race is limited to 100kg. The 2014 Technical Regulations do not contain this limit, only the 100kg/h flow rate is mentioned.
Probably to prevent heat loss and make turbine more effective.matt21 wrote:https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNR5UZqCcAEpvm_.jpg:large
Anybody an idea, why the covered the exhaust in carbon fibre?
That would also be my guess, but is there carbon fiber available that can withstand the temperatures right at the beginning of the exhaust pipes?timbo wrote: Probably to prevent heat loss and make turbine more effective.
RBR used to run a carbon shroud around them.Blanchimont wrote:That would also be my guess, but is there carbon fiber available that can withstand the temperatures right at the beginning of the exhaust pipes?timbo wrote: Probably to prevent heat loss and make turbine more effective.
